ESG rating agency merch use case
Sustainability raters, climate-data providers and impact-fund evaluators — analyst conferences, issuer-engagement gifting and certification-event kits.
Profile
ESG rating agencies in Italy run a paradoxical merch program: anything you ship must be defensible against your own rating methodology. Programs are 200-2,000 units, sourced from B-Corp or equivalent suppliers, with end-of-life and Scope-3 disclosures attached. Recipients are issuer CSOs, allocators, regulators — the most sophisticated and most cynical audience for greenwash.
Workflow and contractual concerns
Workflow: head of comms scopes; head of sustainability sets sourcing rules (recycled %, fair-trade, B-Corp, EU Green Claims compliant); procurement runs supplier-audit; legal validates the claims that appear on the swing-tag. Concerns: third-party-verified material claims, EU Green Claims Directive language, transparent Scope-3 PCF, no virgin polyester, no PVC, every supplier audited within twelve months, full chain-of-custody for cotton and wood.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. MOQ tier 250/500. Lead 5-8 days, rush +35%. Production hub: Milano.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5-8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3-5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.